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… itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. If you think you have a heat-related illness, use … information, visit: Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope …
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… Examples are: Hitting, kicking, or beating. Pushing, choking, or burning. Physical restraints. Forced sexual … People who abuse older adults (often their adult children) may depend on the older person for financial help … They often try to isolate the older person from others to prevent the abuse from being seen. How can you get help? If …
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… test are confidential. A mental health assessment for a child is geared to the child's age and stage of development. … test may be given by a specialist such as a psychologist. Children How a child's mental health is looked at will … and what problem the doctor thinks the child may have. Young children may be asked to draw pictures to express …
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… careful around animals and that an animal could hurt them. Young children should always be supervised around animals. … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … in your area and whether you need to be vaccinated to prevent rabies . Is a danger to others. If you can't find a …
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… what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … of the tetanus vaccine series. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … heal on their own. Home treatment may help decrease pain, prevent infection, and help heal large or broken blisters. …
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… Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Overview Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they … Talking With Your Child About Sex Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Promoting Healthy Growth and Development … your teen take breaks from media and be active instead. Prevent teen violence by being a good role model. It's …
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… a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not … with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing needles, … decisions about their health and getting tested. How can I prevent HIV infection? You can prevent HIV and other …
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… from enjoying the warm weather. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten or stung: Insect bites and stings and … and open farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick … (HealthLinkBC File #35) Heat-related illness in infants and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Safety for infants …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … throat. Enlarged tonsils are a frequent cause of snoring in children. Blocked nasal passages, which make it more …
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… Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) gene that a child inherits from both parents. The changed gene causes … you understand your risks and options if you decide to have children. If you are already pregnant, you may want to talk … about your pregnancy or help you make decisions about the care of your newborn child. There may be reasons you would …
